2. Native Americans in Philanthropy Our vision is healthy and sustainable communities enhanced by the Native spirit of generosity. Our mission is to advance philanthropic practices grounded in Native values and traditions.

3. To advance the mission of NAP, our framework is centered on three strategic directions: Engage Native and non-Native practitioners of philanthropy to focus on sustainable Native communities; Educate to instill Native philanthropic values into contemporary practice; & Empower Native philanthropic leadership to be effective practitioners. Strategic Directions

4. Regional Action Networks

7. Who makes up the ‘YOU’? Regional Action YOU Networks 30% - 30% - 30% Nonprofits: Native and non-Native Funders: Tribal giving programs, traditional and family foundations, etc. Individuals: In and out of philanthropy, interested in Native issues 10% Partners and Allies

8. Regional Action Network Goals Enhance Native leadership in philanthropy Share stories and resources in Native philanthropy Assess issues and opportunities within each region Grow resources for Native led causes and concerns Honor the philanthropic work in Native communities

9. RAN Tour Gathering Tour 1 NAP Information/Framework Sharing RAN Dialogue What does ‘philanthropy’ mean to you? What networks exist in this region? Tour 2 NAP Program Overviews RAN Dialogue What resources do you or your org bring? How to move towards asset-based paradigm? What opportunities in the region for partnerships, collaboration

10. NORTHWEST NAP Board Members: Dana Arviso, Potlatch Fund Ricardo Lopez, Alaska Community Foundation CoLA Members: Joshua Brown Linda Levier Tachini Pete Mary Jane Oatman-Wak Wak RAN Weaver: Shelley Means

11. NORTHWEST RAN Gatherings (111): Seattle, WA (2) Portland, OR Missoula, MT Walla Walla, WA Anchorage, AK

12. 2013 RAN FALL TOUR Mix of ½ and full day meetings At least one meeting per region – Idaho Looking for hosts/partners for fall gatherings

13. 8 th Native Philanthropy Institute Philanthropy Ignited: Relationships, Communities, Innovations April 3-5, 2013 Cherokee Hard Rock Resort & Casino Tulsa, OK

14. Philanthropy Ignited: Relationships, Communities, Innovations At this year’s Institute: Ignite philanthropy to advance its role of supporting Native communities Create opportunities for attendees to build new and deepen existing relationships Elevate connections between philanthropy and Native communities Identify innovative approaches to furthering our work